Criminal Lawyers of Fayette County

“Justice is our mission, fairness our commitment, and clients our priority.”

New Satellite Offices Opened!

At Ballard Law, we are Fayette Criminal Lawyers dedicated to defending your rights. Announcing the opening of satellite offices located at 260 Peachtree St NW, Suite 2200 Atlanta, GA 30303 and ​470 Commerce Drive, Suite 108, Peachtree City, Georgia 30269.

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Ballard Law Office has a long tradition of providing excellent representation for all ages accused of committing criminal violations. Furthermore, our criminal lawyers continue to protect the rights of those facing felony or misdemeanor charges throughout Metro Atlanta. These include charges related to traffic violations, DUI, vehicular homicide, drug charges, assault, battery, family violence, and theft.

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Criminal Defense

Serious Felonies and Vehicular Homicide Many people falsely assume that only “bad people” get arrested for major crimes. The reality is very different. Some people face felony charges stemming from... Learn More
DUI and Traffic Violations A significant part of our practice involves defending individuals accused of driving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. This has become a... Learn More
Domestic Violence One of the most common charges in our area involves allegations of family violence, also known as intimate partner violence, including stalking, cruelty to... Learn More
Drug Possession, Distribution, and Trafficking One of our firm’s busiest practice areas involves defending individuals accused of possession of illegal drugs and drug-related objects. While some... Learn More
Juvenile Law and Criminal Defense Our firm is well-equipped to defend parents, children and young adults facing a variety of delinquency accusations in juvenile court and other forums. We have... Learn More
Financial Crimes and Theft Financial crimes can be simple or complex. However, all financial crimes are serious and require knowledgeable and skilled legal counsel. Our firm has helped... Learn More
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Attorneys

David Ballard Managing Partner
David S. Ballard is the managing partner for Ballard Law Office. A seasoned litigator and trial attorney, David represents adults and juveniles facing felony and misdemeanor criminal charges (including DUI) and individuals suffering serious personal injury as a result of others’ negligence...
Jin Whitehead Associate Attorney
Jin Whitehead is a criminal defense attorney whose practice and trial experience ranges from traffic charges to murder cases. She has an undergraduate degree in both political science and philosophy from Emory University and a Juris Doctorate from The University of Tulsa, College of Law. Jin is the...
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Client Reviews

I highly recommend Mr. Ballard as his knowledge and expertise have been extremely helpful. He is personable and works hard to meet your expectations.

JP

David Ballard has represented me in several cases and he has always represented me well. He informed me well of my options and helped get the most favorable outcome in my case. Highly recommend this office to anyone who needs a very knowledgeable and fair attorney.

Katie Nalley

Fantastic law firm that genuinely cares about its clients. Everyone I spoke with followed through step-by-step and addressed any concerns that I had. I sincerely appreciate everyone’s efforts and assistance. Couldn’t recommend them enough!

Melinda Fancher
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Ballard Blog

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Criminal Defense: Navigating the Justice System Being involved in the criminal justice system can be overwhelming and intimidating for anyone, especially if it’s your first encounter. Understanding...

Why Ballard Law Office is Your Best Choice for DUI Defense Facing a DUI charge is a daunting experience that can have far-reaching consequences on all aspects of your life. Choosing the right legal...

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Our Offices

Fayetteville Office
113 Glynn St S

Fayetteville, GA 30214

Phone: (770) 461-4222 Fax: (770) 461-8420
Main Office (Fully-Staffed)
Atlanta Office
260 Peachtree St NW #2200

Atlanta, GA 30303

By Appointment Only / Satellite
Peachtree Office
470 Commerce Dr #108

Peachtree City, GA 30269

By Appointment Only / Satellite
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Get in Touch

Contact Us (770) 461-4222